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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.02, 719.21 and 433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.02, 719.21 and 433.34 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.02 : 719.21 = 433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.02/719.21 = 433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.02x = 719.21 × 433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.02x = 311,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,656.70/480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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